12 Things Every Mother and Daughter Should Do Together This Christmas

Make it a season to remember with these fun holiday traditions. We all know mom's the best holiday-loving partner-in-crime to celebrate with, after all!

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Bake a dessert from scratch.

Whip up a big batch of your favorite cookies with a trusted family recipe, and wrap up the extras for friends and neighbors.

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Shop for holiday gifts.

Avoid the Christmas rush at the mall by shopping at local boutiques and . And once you've checked off your list, treat mom to dinner at her favorite restaurant.

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Wrap gifts together.

Once your holiday shopping is complete, check this task off your to-do list while you spend some one-on-one time with your favorite person. Because no one ties a bow like mom!

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Volunteer together.

Because spreading Christmas cheer and helping others is what the holiday season is all about.

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Visit a festive small town.

Whether it's a quick day trip or a girl's weekend, book a Christmas getaway just for you and mom! Make it a trip to remember with tickets to a holiday show, an afternoon of shopping, and a walk around town to take in all the lights.

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Check out your local Christmas lights.

Whip up a big batch of homemade hot cocoa, fill up your favorite Thermos, and take a drive around the neighborhood to soak in the pretty Christmas light displays.

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Go to your local coffee shop for a hot cocoa date.

Treat mom to a festive hot beverage—coffee, tea, or hot chocolate—at your nearby coffeehouse. We suggest one flavored with peppermint, snickerdoodle, or gingerbread—yum!

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Watch a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Invite mom over for movie night in front of the fire, complete with two big glasses of red wine. With 21 new movies premiering on Hallmark this holiday season, you can take your pick!

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Decorate your home.

Give your mom a hand and make holiday decorating a family affair by displaying some garland, decorating the tree, and hanging lights together.

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Craft together.

Transform blankets into stockings, make , or fashion a —the possibilities for Christmas crafting are endless! And by making something together, you'll have a pretty piece that brings back precious memories of your mama year after year.

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Gather donations.

Shop for gifts for a family in need, or put together a basket of holiday foods and drop it off at a church, shelter, or food drive. This meaningful activity will help you both slow down during one of the busiest times of the year, and remind you of the reason for the season.

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Go through family photographs together.

Sure you have your own memories of Christmas, but take some time this year to see the holidays through your mother's eyes. Schedule some time to go through old family photos, so she can share her fondest memories and funny stories with you, or better yet, organize them into a festive scrapbook together.